How to approach South Carolina CDL schools
South Carolina lists 58 training locations across 36 cities. Columbia has seven, Orangeburg has four, Greenville has three, and Duncan has two. These cities give the Midlands and Upstate visible clusters, but most locations fall outside those totals. Search around the places you can reach throughout a course, including nearby municipalities that may sit on the same commute. The address where training is registered is the practical anchor. It tells you more about repeat travel than a provider name that may be used across several markets.
Class A appears at 47 South Carolina locations, and 46 list theory, range, and public-road components. Class B appears at 45, with 37 covering all three. Passenger training is registered at 29 locations, school bus at 22, and hazardous materials theory at 27. The Class A complete count is almost the same as its broad count, which gives tractor-trailer candidates a clear initial pool. Other goals need different filters. Check every class and endorsement component at the location before treating two schools as comparable.
BLS estimated 34,170 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs in South Carolina for May 2025. The wage distribution runs from $39,330 at the 10th percentile to $77,070 at the 90th percentile, with a $51,130 median. Those are statewide worker figures, not a measurement of a training site. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles supplies official commercial licensing information. After narrowing by geography and registered scope, ask schools directly about their current cost, calendar, equipment, and the way theory instruction connects to range and public-road practice.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in South Carolina
01
Columbia
7 training locations
02
Orangeburg
4 training locations
03
Greenville
3 training locations
04
Duncan
2 training locations
05
Fairfax
2 training locations
The cities shown above account for 18 of the 58 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 36 cities, so use the search and training filters instead of treating those city counts as the whole market.
Training registration by address
Training Options at CDL Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina records 46 locations with complete Class A scope, compared with 37 for Class B. The Class A total is higher by 9 locations.
Among the endorsement-related categories, passenger appears most often, at 29 locations. A registration flag identifies training scope at that address. It is not a statement about price, schedule, or teaching quality.
If you are deciding between license classes, compare the vehicle and job differences in the Class A CDL training guide and Class B CDL training guide. Passenger, school bus, and hazardous materials requirements are covered in the CDL endorsement guide.
- Any Class A part
- 47
- Full Class A scope
- 46
- Any Class B part
- 45
- Full Class B scope
- 37
- Passenger
- 29
- School bus
- 22
- Hazardous materials theory
- 27
South Carolina school finder
All CDL Schools in South Carolina, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in South Carolina across 58 public-enrollment, in-person locations. Filters use the training registration attached to each provider-location record in the August 5, 2026 FMCSA registry snapshot.
- Training locations
- 58
- Cities represented
- 36
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in South Carolina
FMCSA says training providers attest that they meet the applicable federal and state requirements before they appear in the Training Provider Registry. Use the component labels on each card to check the training registered at that location, then confirm current course details directly with the provider.
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Statewide matches
Search Results for CDL Schools in South Carolina
Each result opens the detailed location card on its permanent directory page.
Ridgeland, SC
Accel Trucking University
8225 E Main St, Ridgeland, SC 29936- Registry record updated
- March 2, 2024
The location file records an on-site training address at 8225 E Main St, Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Accel Trucking University for the training entry. The address-level breakdown totals 2 theory parts, 1 range part, and 1 road part among 2 categories. The provider record marks training in Class A and HazMat theory. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. During an enrollment call, ask the provider to document complete price, refund terms, scheduled driving time, course dates, and testing arrangements.
Location training details
Class A
- Theory component
- Range driving
- Road component
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Reach the training provider
Greer, SC
ACE Driving Academy
13620 E. WADE HAMPTON BLVD, Greer, SC 29651- Registry record updated
- February 4, 2022
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at 13620 E. WADE HAMPTON BLVD, Greer, South Carolina 29651. This location record sits under ACE Driving Academy for this address record. The registered categories at this site cover Class A and HazMat theory. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. Across 2 course categories, the record marks 2 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. Before selecting a cohort, request the current details for refund terms, course dates, complete price, testing arrangements, and vehicle access.
What this location registers
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Hazardous Materials
- Theory instruction
Contact this provider
Fairfax, SC
Allendale County Schools
3249 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Fairfax, SC 29827-9163- Registry record updated
- April 4, 2024
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 3249 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Fairfax, South Carolina 29827-9163. The registry connects this address to Allendale County Schools on the federal location record. The federal record distributes its course flags across 0 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. The recorded course scope covers school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. As part of your final school check, seek a written answer about complete price, course dates, refund terms, testing arrangements, and vehicle access.
Location training details
Class B
- Vehicle-control range
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Range
- Road instruction
School bus
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road practice
Provider contact details
Mullins, SC
Founder
Training provider: C & J Truck Driver Training LLC
209 Drew Rd, Mullins, SC 29574- Registry record updated
- October 27, 2025
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at 209 Drew Rd, Mullins, South Carolina 29574. The provider field identifies C & J Truck Driver Training LLC at this training location. The 2 listed categories contain 2 theory flags, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. This location carries registration for Class B and Class A. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. When checking the provider’s current offer, have the provider explain testing arrangements, refund terms, course dates, vehicle access, and complete price.
Training component summary
Class A
- Classroom work
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road component
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
School contact links
Taylors, SC
Carolina CDL School, LLC
3200 Locust Hill Rd, Taylors, SC 29687- Registry record updated
- May 1, 2023
The location file records an on-site training address at 3200 Locust Hill Rd, Taylors, South Carolina 29687. The record assigns this training address to Carolina CDL School, LLC at this specific address. FMCSA training fields on the card identify Class A, HazMat theory, and Class B. Check the rows for the exact registered components. Across the visible training rows, 3 categories include theory, 1 category includes range work, and 1 category includes public-road work. For a final enrollment check, read the provider’s answer on testing arrangements, course dates, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, and refund terms.
Registered course components
Class A
- Classroom work
- Training range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Theory component
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
Contact this provider
Duncan, SC
Commercial Driving Academy- SC
Training provider: Commercial Driving Academy LLC
255 Plemmons Road, Duncan, SC 29334- Registry record updated
- July 14, 2026
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 255 Plemmons Road, Duncan, South Carolina 29334. The provider attached to the location is Commercial Driving Academy LLC for the address shown above. The provider record marks training in passenger endorsement, Class B, Class A, and HazMat theory. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. Of the components attached to this location, 4 are theory, 3 are range, and 3 are road registration. As part of your final school check, review written information about testing arrangements, complete price, course dates, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Theory component
- Closed-range work
- On-road practice
Class B
- Registered theory
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road driving
Passenger
- Knowledge lessons
- Range component
- On-road practice
Hazardous Materials
- Theory instruction
Provider contact details
Lamar, SC
Darlington County School District
Lamar, SC 29069- Registry record updated
- July 28, 2022
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at Lamar, South Carolina 29069. The provider attached to the location is Darlington County School District on the federal location record. The location record includes school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. The address-level breakdown totals 0 theory parts, 3 range parts, and 3 road parts among 3 categories. When you contact the school, have the school spell out complete price, refund terms, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, and course dates.
Training component summary
Class B
- Training range
- Road driving
Passenger
- Range driving
- On-road practice
School bus
- Range component
- Behind-the-wheel road
Greenville, SC
Driving Academy
Training provider: Driving Academy Greenville
1325 Miller Road, Suite L-1, Greenville, SC 29607- Registry record updated
- December 3, 2025
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 1325 Miller Road, Suite L-1, Greenville, South Carolina 29607. Federal provider data links the address to Driving Academy Greenville for this public-enrollment record. Of the components attached to this location, 4 are theory, 4 are range, and 4 are road registration. The location record includes Class A, passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. Check the rows for the exact registered components. When checking the provider’s current offer, read the provider’s answer on testing arrangements, complete price, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Training at this address
Class A
- Registered theory
- Off-road range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Registered theory
- Range component
- On-road work
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Off-road range
- Public-road driving
School bus
- Registered theory
- Off-road range
- On-road work
School contact links
North Charleston, SC
Driving Change
8570 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406-9207- Registry record updated
- September 3, 2025
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at 8570 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406-9207. The federal record associates the location with Driving Change on the location-level file. For this site, federal course data includes Class A and HazMat theory. Use the grid to distinguish theory, range, and road. FMCSA fields show 2 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component within the 2 training categories on this card. Before choosing this training site, review written information about refund terms, complete price, vehicle access, course dates, and scheduled driving time.
Training component summary
Class A
- Theory component
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
School contact links
Greenville, SC
Fast-Pass Trucking Training
Greenville, SC 29615-2713- Registry record updated
- November 9, 2022
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at Greenville, South Carolina 29615-2713. The listed training provider is Fast-Pass Trucking Training at the listed location. Across 5 course categories, the record marks 5 theory components, 4 range components, and 4 road components. For this site, federal course data includes Class A, HazMat theory, school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The details below keep every training component distinct. Before selecting a cohort, have the school spell out course dates, vehicle access, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, and complete price.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Registered theory
- Range instruction
- Public-road component
Class B
- Classroom theory
- Range driving
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Range component
- On-road practice
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Training range
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Provider contact details
Greenwood, SC
Fast-Pass Trucking Training
Greenwood, SC 29646-1804- Registry record updated
- March 8, 2023
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at Greenwood, South Carolina 29646-1804. The registry connects this address to Fast-Pass Trucking Training for this site. Counted by category, this address has 5 theory components, 4 range components, and 4 road components. The federal entry identifies training for school-bus endorsement, Class B, Class A, passenger endorsement, and HazMat theory. The card itemizes each recorded training component. As you compare this location with others, ask the provider to document scheduled driving time, complete price, testing arrangements, course dates, and vehicle access.
Registered course components
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Practice range
- Road component
Passenger
- Theory component
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road driving
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Range driving
- Public-road component
Hazardous Materials
- Registered theory
Registry contact methods
Orangeburg, SC
Fast-Pass Trucking Training
Orangeburg, SC 29115-8104- Registry record updated
- June 27, 2024
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115-8104. For this address, the provider on file is Fast-Pass Trucking Training at this training location. Across the visible training rows, 5 categories include theory, 4 categories include range work, and 4 categories include public-road work. This location carries registration for Class B, Class A, school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and HazMat theory. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. When checking the provider’s current offer, get the current terms for course dates, refund terms, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and testing arrangements.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Classroom work
- Range driving
- Road instruction
Class B
- Registered theory
- Training range
- Road driving
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
School bus
- Theory portion
- Training range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
Contact routes for this address
Saluda, SC
Fast-Pass Trucking Training
Saluda, SC 29138-7466- Registry record updated
- June 13, 2023
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at Saluda, South Carolina 29138-7466. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Fast-Pass Trucking Training at this specific address. Of the components attached to this location, 5 are theory, 4 are range, and 4 are road registration. The location record includes passenger endorsement, Class A, Class B, school-bus endorsement, and HazMat theory. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. While narrowing your shortlist, have the school spell out testing arrangements, complete price, refund terms, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Course registration details
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Training range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Theory portion
- Training range
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Range component
- On-road practice
School bus
- Knowledge instruction
- Training range
- Road component
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Contact this provider
Saint Helena island, SC
GARDNER TRANSPORT LLC
59 Sam Doyle Rd, Saint Helena island, SC 29920- Registry record updated
- March 5, 2026
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 59 Sam Doyle Rd, Saint Helena island, South Carolina 29920. The provider attached to the location is GARDNER TRANSPORT LLC at this training location. This provider address has training listed for Class A. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Of the components attached to this location, 1 is theory, 1 is range, and 1 is road registration. Before choosing this training site, review written information about scheduled driving time, complete price, vehicle access, testing arrangements, and refund terms.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Range component
- Public road
Contact routes for this address
Taylors, SC
Greenville County Schools
2 Space Dr., Taylors, SC 29687- Registry record updated
- September 30, 2021
This listed site accepts public enrollment for on-site training at 2 Space Dr., Taylors, South Carolina 29687. The provider field identifies Greenville County Schools at this training location. Of the components attached to this location, 3 are theory, 3 are range, and 3 are road registration. At this address, the training scope includes school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. For a final enrollment check, get the current terms for complete price, refund terms, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Training scope at this site
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Closed-range work
- Road driving
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Range instruction
- Public-road component
School bus
- Classroom work
- Range
- Public-road driving
Registry contact methods
Ridgeland, SC
Howard Consulting Associates
10942 N Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, SC 29936-2708- Registry record updated
- November 5, 2025
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 10942 N Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936-2708. Federal provider data links the address to Howard Consulting Associates at this specific address. Training attached to this address includes passenger endorsement, school-bus endorsement, and Class B. Check the rows for the exact registered components. The 3 listed categories contain 0 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. As part of your final school check, get the current terms for refund terms, course dates, testing arrangements, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
Training at this address
Class B
- Training range
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Range driving
- On-road work
School bus
- Training range
- Public-road component
Registry contact methods
West Columbia, SC
TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION 509
Training provider: International Brotherhood of Teamsters
2604 Fish Hatchery Rd, West Columbia, SC 29172- Registry record updated
- February 15, 2024
The location file records an on-site training address at 2604 Fish Hatchery Rd, West Columbia, South Carolina 29172. FMCSA data names International Brotherhood of Teamsters at this specific address. Registered training here covers HazMat theory. The details below keep every training component distinct. The component total breaks into 1 theory registration, 0 range registrations, and 0 public-road registrations across 1 category. As part of your final school check, have the provider explain scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, refund terms, complete price, and vehicle access.
Registry training breakdown
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Provider contact details
Elgin, SC
Kershaw County
Training provider: Kershaw County School District
Elgin, SC 29045- Registry record updated
- April 24, 2022
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at Elgin, South Carolina 29045. The registry connects this address to Kershaw County School District on the location-level file. The training mix recorded here consists of school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and Class B. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Counted by category, this address has 0 theory components, 3 range components, and 0 road components. Before agreeing to the provider’s terms, ask the provider to confirm testing arrangements, complete price, refund terms, scheduled driving time, and vehicle access.
Training component summary
Class B
- Behind-the-wheel range
Passenger
- Range component
School bus
- Range
Columbia, SC
Knight's Drivers Academy
9600 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223- Registry record updated
- January 31, 2025
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at 9600 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29223. The named organization behind this entry is Knight's Drivers Academy for the listed provider location. FMCSA training fields on the card identify Class A. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. This location's 1 course row account for 1 theory flag, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. For a final enrollment check, seek a written answer about course dates, complete price, testing arrangements, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Range driving
- Public-road component
Contact routes for this address
Laurens, SC
Laurens County School District 55
Training provider: Laurens School District 55
5058 US-76, Laurens, SC 29360-6109- Registry record updated
- August 3, 2022
FMCSA places this public-enrollment address in its location directory at 5058 US-76, Laurens, South Carolina 29360-6109. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Laurens School District 55 for the address shown above. At this address, the training scope includes passenger endorsement, school-bus endorsement, and Class B. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. Counted by category, this address has 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. While narrowing your shortlist, get the current terms for testing arrangements, vehicle access, course dates, scheduled driving time, and complete price.
Registered course components
Class B
- Theory portion
- Off-road range
- Road driving
Passenger
- Theory coursework
- Range instruction
- Public-road training
School bus
- Theory
- Range
- Public-road driving
Reach the training provider
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in South Carolina?
BLS places South Carolina's May 2025 median wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $51,130. The figure is $7,510 below the national median of $58,640. BLS counted 34,170 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs in the state estimate.
The statewide pay range stretches $37,740 between the 10th and 90th percentiles. Those endpoints are $39,330 and $77,070, respectively.
The figures cover wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and exclude self-employed drivers. Use the truck driver salary table for the national figures and every state, and read the truck driver career guide before connecting school choice to a specific job plan.
- 10th percentile
- $39,330
- Median
- $51,130
- 90th percentile
- $77,070
- State employment
- 34,170
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in South Carolina
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles publishes the current South Carolina instructions, while the federal Training Provider Registry identifies training locations and the training types attached to them.
Start with the official state resource before paying a deposit, then use the directory card to confirm the provider's address and training scope. Ask the provider to put the course dates, total price, driving time, and refund terms in writing for the cohort you plan to attend.
Questions About CDL Schools in South Carolina
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in South Carolina
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles: Official South Carolina CDL licensing guidance
- South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles: South Carolina commercial driver manual
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in South Carolina shown here come from active, in-person federal registry entries open to public enrollment and dated August 5, 2026. A provider's federal registration records training scope at a location. Compare the provider's current course details and the state's licensing instructions before enrolling.